Laos has approved the mining and trading of cryptocurrencies in a policy shift by debt-bearing Southeast Asian countries. Crackdown on digital currency mining In China. Analysts said the move was a lo…
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Blockchain greases trade wheels between 7 Asia-Pacific economies
One of the lessons the coronavirus pandemic has brought into sharp relief is the need for contingency plans. Whether it’s relying too much on one country for crucial medical supplies, a sudden closure…
Major Malaysian Bank Kenanga Acquires 19% Stake in a Crypto Exchange
One of Malaysia’s top investment banks has bought a 19% stake in a local crypto exchange via its private equity arm. The Kenanga Investment Bank announced its inception into the crypto business by inv…
How Myanmar could benefit from cryptocurrencies
Last week Bitcoin, the original and most prominent cryptocurrency, broke through the all-time highs of around $20,000 per coin. After crashing to just $5,200 in March, the digital currency increased b…
Blockchain set for Bangladesh aquaculture launch
ByteAlly has partnered with the USAID initiative Feed the Future – Bangladesh Aquaculture and Nutrition Activity (BANA) for the trial, which aims to implement a blockchain-based system to trace …
Government green lights blockchain amid digital drive, rolls out FPT solution in Vietnam
The Vietnam government has launched an enterprise blockchain platform developed by FPT Software, forming part of a national program for digital transformation. Under the banner of akaChain, the offeri…
How Would Blockchain Technology Impacting Supply Chain Management | 29 July | 2:00 PM | (GMT+8)
How Would Blockchain Technology Impacting Supply Chain Management Due to the complexity and lack of transparency in the current global supply chains, there is an increasing interest on how blockchain …
Malaysia to pilot blockchain for sustainable palm oil
Blockchain firm BloomBloc and the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) are piloting a traceability platform to improve palm oil supply chains and revenues. The initiative was announced at the recently he…
The Emergence of a China-Backed Cryptocurrency in the Era of the Digital Yuan
The People’s Republic of China’s Belt and Road Initiative has provided an interesting window into the economic practices of the PRC in developing nations. While the Belt and Road Initiative, often ref…
The “BELT AND ROAD” Movement Stretches To Sri Lanka Via LongBit
– The Chinese organisation initiated the “Belt and Road” strategy in 2013 to strengthen the infrastructure and investments across 153 countries. – The trade delegation comprised of more th…